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Your Voting Precinct Summer is Over May Have Changed S It’s Miami-Dade County’s duty to provide you with a convenient way to cast your vote—and it’s a duty that we take very seriously. That’s why we’ve redrawn voting precincts and it may affect where you cast your vote. Some voters will be voting at a new Election Day voting location. Some voters will be voting at the same location, but will be assigned a new precinct number. So if you vote on Election Day, make sure you know where to vote before heading to the polls. To confirm your current voting location, visit www.iamelectionready.org or call 3-1-1.

EPTEMBER IS A BUSY TIME OF YEAR... SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN AND the new school year has begun, it’s the start of football season, and the holidays are right around the corner. For all of us at The Florida Villager, this September also marks our two year anniversary! And what a year it’s been! We are beyond excited to now have two editions of the magazine in circulation, and can proudly say we reach more than 42,000 homes. We promise to continue working hard to provide you with a high quality publication covering community news, school news, local events, and general interest pieces. On this month’s cover we are thrilled to feature Fitness Together, the personal training service with studios in Coconut Grove and South Miami. Don’t miss the great article with owner Gabe Lamas, and find out more about the private one-on-one trainings they offer (page 22). Also in this month’s magazine is the ‘Season Preview,’ which takes a look at the upcoming events, shows and concerts headed to South Florida (page 18). And if you want to learn more about Pilates, don’t miss ‘The Basics of Pilates’ (page 27), which features questions answered by Christa Gurka, owner of Pilates in the Grove. Lastly, for a wonderful read about all the great work done by our local Rotary Clubs, check out Luis Ortega’s article “Rotary International: Make Service your Legacy” (page 31). Don’t forget to connect with us via social media. You can find us on Twitter (@FloridaVillager), Facebook (The Florida Villager), Instagram (@thefloridavillager), and Google + (The Florida Villager). You can also find an on-line version of our publication at www.TheFloridaVillager.com. Go Dolphins! Go Canes! And of course, Go Blue! Sincerely,

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CO NT ENTS :: SEP T EMB ER 2015 EVENTS CALENDAR 6 September 2015 COMMUNITY CALL 8 News From Our Community COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Around the County SCHOOL NEWS 12 Roll Call 14 Coral Gables Museum Offers One-Day Camps Throughout the School Year 15 Fairchild Challenge Partners with NASA UPCOMING EVENTS 18 Season Preview FROM THE MAYOR 20 What’s Happening in Our Communities? REAL ESTATE TALK 21 We’re Going to Have a Good Time Then FEATURE 22 10 Things to Know: Fitness Together ASK THE PLASTIC SURGEON 24 ResultsMD Leads Gastric Balloon Weight Loss in South Florida IT’S THEIR BUSINESS 26 Making Your Home a Better Place to Live

18 HEALTH & FITNESS 27 The Basics of Pilates PET OF THE MONTH 28 Meet Foxy PET HEALTH 29 Orthopedic Braces and Prostheses for Pets? ASK THE EXPERT 30 Cool Metal Roofing for a Hot City ASK THE EXPERT 31 Rotary International: Make Service your Legacy SEEN ON SCENE 32 Snapshots from Around Town

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SEPTEMBER 12 | CHILDREN’S TRUST FAMILY EXPO The Children’s Trust Family Expo, is a day-long a family festival at the Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center featuring activities and entertainment for the entire family in an effort to provide parents with direct contact with health and social services, as well as educational opportunities. 10 am – 5 pm; thechildrenstrust.org

SEPTEMBER 17 | NO BOUNDARIES: ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT PAINTING PAMM welcomes the work of nine Aboriginal Australian artists. Relating to cultural systems, religious beliefs, and social structures, these intricate works are at once distinctly grounded in the context of Aboriginal life and profoundly resonant with abstract painting of the 20th and Ngarra, Yalyalji and Malngirri, 2006 21st centuries. Pamm.org

SEPTEMBER 18 | SLOWGIRL Area Stage presents the story of seventeen yearold Becky, who is shipped-off to her Uncle Sterling’s Costa Rican home. There the two lost souls navigate contrasting philosophies and a maze of regret. Areastagecompany.com

SEPTEMBER 19 | CELEBRATING CELIA The Arsht Center hosts Grammy and Latin Grammy nominee Aymée Nuviola, the star of Telemundo’s mini-series "Celia," the worldrenowned two-time Grammy winner Diego “El Cigala,” and other guests as they bring the Cuban icon’s songbook to life. 8:00 pm.

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The Peter London Global Dance Company will present a dance performance with Caribbean and Latin roots at the Coral Gables Museum. A reception will be held after the performance where guests are invited to meet and mingle with the dancers. 2:30 – 4 pm; coralgablesmuseum.org

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| SEPTEMBER 16 SENIOR HEALTH FAIR AT DOCTORS HOSPITAL Doctors Hospital and the City of Coral Gables Adult Activity Center are hosting a free Senior Health Fair featuring health screenings for osteoporosis, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, hearing loss and body mass index (BMI). Experts also will be available to answer general health questions and discuss medications and diet.

SEPTEMBER 27 | NICK JONAS: LIVE IN CONCERT The former Jonas Brother band member takes his solo act on the road to perform hits like “Chains” and “Jealous” for the Fillmore crowd. 7:30 pm; Fillmoremb.com

| SEPTEMBER 13 KEY BISCAYNE AND STILTSVILLE SUNSET BOAT Delight in a relaxing boat ride to one of Miami’s most hidden gems! HistoryMiami resident historian Dr. Paul George takes passengers to Stiltsville where they will learn how this once vivacious community was transformed into the seven houses that remain amidst the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay. 5:30 pm; $60; historymiami.org

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| SEPTEMBER 9 “ONCE THERE WAS A PLACE…” With selected film and video clips from the acclaimed Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at Miami Dade College (MDC), history consultant Sylvia Gurinsky provides an informal tour through South Florida’s past at the Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD). 7 pm; Free to the public

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| SEPTEMBER 30 SPORTY MOMMAS 3RD ANNUAL BOWLING BASH Join Sporty Mommas at Splitsville S u n s e t Place for a fun night of bowling, networking, raffles and so much more to benefit local breast cancer support groups. 6-9 pm; sportymommas.com

| SEPTEMBER 26 MIAMI THEATER CENTER GOES INSIDE VIZCAYA Paul Chalfin, Vizcaya’s designer, thought about Vizcaya as a theater set. With the help of Miami Theater Center, so will we! This program is interactive and designed to be enjoyed by adults and children together. Come prepared to participate, use your creative brains and, of course, get a little silly. Vizcaya.org 11TH ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION Miami International Mall and the City of Doral will host the 11th annual event, which allows the community to experience the diverse cultures and uniqueness of more than 20 Latin countries in Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

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Tarpon Bend owner Wayne Eldred has begun his term as Chairman of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2015-2016.

Renovations have been completed at the Winn Dixie on 73rd street as the location reopens with a new on-site sushi chef, organic vegetables and meats and interior cafe.

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is providing free back-to-school immunizations through September 16 to children between the ages of 2 months through 18 years of age.

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On August 20, the South Miami Police Department finished their final week of the C.A.S.T. (Cops and Students Talking) program. Directed by Chief Rene Landa and Captain Larry Corbin, the seven-week summer program included traffic safety classes; criminal investigations and crime scene processing; a field trip to the police station and communications center; a class on Stranger Danger and social media safety; experiences with specialized units and vehicles; and meeting K-9 unit, and favorite police dog. Mr. Mcgruff. In addition to having fun, the children were able to get a better understanding of their police department and the role of a police officer. The program culminated with each child recieving a certificate of completion and final lecture from the South Miami Drug Free Coalition on the dangers of drug and alcohol use.

At Dadeland, American Eagle opens 5,335 square feet in November, Brazilian shoe company Melissa Shoes brings their colorful plastic jelly shoes to the mall, Kipling debuts a Dadeland location near the entrance and Lucky Brand Jeans opens in October with 2,552 square-feet of fashion, shoes and accessories for men and women.

GERM ZAPPING ROBOT AT NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has acquired a Xenex germ-zapping robot, the most advanced disinfection technology available, in its continued effort to further enhance the cleanliness of its operating rooms. The robot destroys contagious superbugs in the hospital’s operating rooms in just minutes. The Xenex germ-zapping robot uses pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV-C) light that is hundreds of times more intense than sunlight to effectively eliminate harmful superbugs, including Clostridium difficile (C. diff), MRSA, influenza and Ebola. This portable device is being used as an extra layer of patient protection in Nicklaus Children’s operating rooms after hospital staff has done a thorough cleaning of the area. “At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, patient safety is of utmost priority. The robot is a testament to our ongoing commitment to using the latest technology to support our infection prevention protocols,” said Jackie Gonzalez, DNP, ARNP, MBA, NEA-BC, FAAN, Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer and Patient Safety Officer.

GABLES FOUNDATION JOINS WITH HIMAN BROWN The Coral Gables Community Foundation has teamed up with the Himan Brown Charitable Trust on a new matching initiative called the Key to Giving program. “We are excited to work with the Himan Brown Charitable Trust on such a generous and far-reaching initiative. The Key to Giving program will provide a significant value-add to our donors wishing to reach not only the Coral Gables community, but the Greater Miami community as well,” said Mary Snow, Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation.

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Students with little time to spare will get a leg up on homework with the introduction of Miami-Dade Schools’ new WiFi-on-the-go. The program, which launched this school year, provides mobile “hotspots” on District-owned school buses, so that students have additional time to study or research a project while on board. Additionally, M-DCPS will add two more programs to bus operations this year: Flex Stops, which will provide more than 800 students with transportation access to their Magnet programs at eight schools across the county; and GPS Bus Pilot, a school bus tracking system, which will give parents and students the ability to track the whereabouts of their assigned bus.

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EACHER WORKDAYS AND ONE-DAY HOLIDAYS can be difficult for families looking for a fun, structured and educational environment for their kids. The Coral Gables Museum offers “City Trekkers One-Day Camps” for parents looking for child care options on those special days off. The Museum, which offers a mix of art, architecture, design and history through exhibitions and programs, provides full day (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) City Trekker camps on teacher workdays and holidays throughout the school year in addition to their traditional winter, spring and summer options. One-day campers will experience gallery and exhibit tours, arts and crafts activities, building and city tours and more. The City Trekker one-day camps also include a pizza lunch and a snack. With a convenient downtown Coral Gables location, parents can simply pull into the Museum bus lane and drop their children at the Museum’s front door where Museum staff and volunteers will greet them. Museum and education professionals staff all City Trekkers camps with the assistance of experienced museum volunteers. “We are very proud of our exceptional City Trekker camps,” said Christine Rupp, Coral Gables Museum Director. “We offer so much more than just outstanding child care. Our campers learn about art, history, and architecture and design through exhibits, activities and tours – all while having fun in a safe, secure and beautiful environment. And, our drop-off service could not be more convenient for parents – as they don’t even have to park!”

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Tuition for the City Trekker One-Day Camp is $40/day for Museum Family members and $45/day for Non-Members. Extended morning and afternoon sessions are available for an additional cost. For the 2015-16 school year, the Museum’s City Trekker One-Day Camps are offered on September 14 and 23, October 30, November 11 and 25, January 18 and 25, February 15 and 16, and April 8. These popular camps fill up quickly so early registration is recommended. For more information or to register for the City Trekker One-Day Camp, call 305-603-8067 or email education@ coralgablesmuseum.org.

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Fairchild Challenge Partners with NASA BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

OR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THIS year’s Fairchild Challenge they’ll have to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, but their heads up in space. For the first time, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has partnered with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to allow South Florida students an opportunity to research and determine which edible plants might be suitable for growth in microgravity, aboard the International Space Station’s plant growth facility, Veggie. “NASA has been testing their vegetable production system, Veggie, to develop a plant growth system that could produce salad crops to be grown on the International Space Station,” says Fairchild Director of Education Amy Padolf. “We knew that with our network of more than 125,000 South Florida students from 275 public private and charter schools we could help NASA scientists test more varieties of crops and conduct many more trials.”

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To that end Padolf reached out to NASA scientist Dr. Gioia Massa, who, in turn, invited Paolf and Fairchild Director Dr. Carl Lewis to Kennedy Space Center this past May to meet with NASA scientists and members of the International Space Station program to propose the integration of NASA research, to test crop option for growth on the International Space Station and beyond, into The Fairchild Challenge Program. “It was met with great enthusiasm,” says Padolf. Since then the organizations have been working closely to create and develop research protocols for the middle and high school students to experiment with crops in their classrooms.And that’s not all. “To ensure that all schools can participate, and that research is conducted equally throughout the trials, Fairchild will provide each school with a specially designed micro lab with all of the necessary tools and equipment to conduct their research beginning in September 2015,” says Padolf. Students will test factors that may influence plant growth, flavor and nutrition, with NASA using student data to determine which plant will make it to Veggie. In fact, on August 10 astronauts in the International Space Station livestreamed video of themselves harvesting and eating the first product grown in microgravity… red romaine lettuce. ““The Veggie team is excited to think that The Fairchild Challenge students will help to find new crops that will nourish astronauts in the future on the International Space Station and someday when we explore Mars,” said Dr. Massa. Launched in 2002, the Fairchild Challenge was designed as a competition that would appeal to students’ intellectual curiosity and currently involves more than 130,000 students from more than 300 elementary, middle and high schools (including global satellite partners). The partnership with NASA, says Padolf, is more than just a school year initiative. “We expect that this will be long term partnership that will produce incredible amounts relevant and useful data to support the work of NASA and inspire the students of South Florida,” she says. “This is the new face of science education.”

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Miami’s famed company takes on classics such as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker and Swan Lake alongside newer icons such as Twyla Tharp’s (“In the Upper Room”) and Justin Peck (“Year of the Rabbit”) in their 30th anniversary season. But they may have saved the best for last as they mix world-class visual art and groundbreaking dramaturgy in an innovative reimagining of Balanchine’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the famed choreographer’s first wholly original full-length ballet crafted in America. Miamicityballet.org

The Broadway hit takes over the Ziff Ballet Opera House for a 6-day February run this winter, bringing the sounds of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and The Temptations. See how these artists, and many more, created a soundtrack that transformed the country. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. arshtcenter.org

Musical icon Patti LaBelle travels to the Arsht Center for a Jazz Roots concert featuring special guest Ashleigh Smith. Expect La Belle to belt out the classic rhythm and blues, pop standards and spiritual sonnets that have created the unique platform of versatility that she is known and revered for around the world. arshtcenter.org

Cirque Eloize iD at the Arsht Center The stage comes alive this October with the boundless energy of acrobats, break dancers, and contortionists, who perform against a kaleidoscope of eye-popping video projections, building to a stunning finale on a one-of-a-kind video trampo wall. Audience love this mindblowing fusion of theatrical circus and urban dance. arshtcenter.org

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Get your seasonal fill of this holiday favorite at The Fillmore Miami Beach, when the renowned, award-winning principal dancers and corps de ballet thrill audiences with their expertise, dramatic expression and stunning leaps, drops and turns. December 27; fillmoremb.com

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Swifties rejoice! The 1989 World Tour makes a stop at the AAA on October 27 to see Swift thrill her legions of fans with hits like “Style,” “Shake It Off,” and “Bad Blood.” aaarena.com

This is our Youth Area Stage Company takes on Kenneth Lonergan’s famed play. In meticulous, hilarious, and agonizing detail, “This is our Youth” follows forty-eight hours of three very lost young souls in New York City at the dawn of the Reagan Era.

Constellations This spellbinding, romantic journey (opening November 21 at GableStage) begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – delving into the infinite possibilities of their relationship and raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny. gablestage.org

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Madonna The Rebel Heart Tour rescheduled for January 23rd and 24th as the pop icon finally returns to Miami after canceling her September dates. As she told fans “I can promise you this show will be worth the wait.” aaarena.com

Jason Aldean: Burn It down Country superstar Aldean brings his music to the South Florida Fairgrounds alongside Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr. Ticketmaster.com

The Miami Lyric Opera presents Verdi’s story of Violetta Valery; a high-spirited but deceptively delicate woman who finds, and then gives up, the love of her all-too-short life. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. smdcac.org

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Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies Derived from some of the most famous movie scores ever - “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Mary Poppins,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King” and more - the musical program explores many of Walt Disney’s stories and characters through memorable melodies! arshtcenter.org

FROZEN: Disney on Ice See the blockbuster come to life when Elsa, Anna and their friends as they whisk you away to wintry Arendelle, complete with dazzling special effect,s and astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to inspiring songs including “Let It Go.” aaarena.com

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Children’s book favorite Fancy Nancy may have a sparkly new tree topper for her tree, but when things don’t quite turn out as planned will Christmas still be splendiferous? Find out December 13 when the tiara-clad heroine hits the SMDCAC stage. smdcac.org

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Jessica Lang Dance at SMDCAC The New York-based company heads to the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center in November, bringing their unique combination of set design, music and projection. Not to mention their breathtaking dance. Smdcac.org

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Prokofiev’s classic tale of Peter, told with a unique Halloween “twist!” Orchestra Miami conducted by Elaine Rinaldi, performs with special guest narrator, “The Necromancer” (a.k.a. Neil Tobin), who illustrates this unique story with magic and special effects at Pinecrest Gardens. Come in costume on November 1 for the Halloween parade! pinecrest-fl.gov

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MPTY NESTERS ARE RIGHT THERE. THEY CAN GET their home back, have a naked room where they can feed their fish without the fear of kids or their friends being around; sleep in, or not; enjoy the yard, the pool, and the wonderful neighborhood. Ah, sunny south Florida is paradise, indeed! That is, until the kids move back in or it’s time to move mom and dad into the house, where they can be well cared for and loved. So, how does this impact our real estate market? Life changing events like these are what motivate people to sell, or buy. Take the empty nesters that get those ten seconds of “freedom.” What are their options? Sell quickly and move to a small home that is only comfortable for two? We’ve seen that with our customers J & D who downsized quickly only to find the two twenty-something year old sons at the door, looking for their room. J & D made them share a very small room and both boys have since moved out. Took time, but downsizing worked in their case! Come to think of it, he owns a fish tank! An attorney that specializes in estate planning told me that one in four people that are between the ages of 24-28 are living with their parents. That is driven by lack of gainful employment and the comfort of the parent’s home financially and physically. Are we going back to the days where the kids stay home until they marry? As parents which do you prefer having them in the house or helping them in their “independence” at another home? What is a good age to marry and really get your own home? This group represents future demand or in some cases pent up demand. Another couple invited her mom and dad into their home to take care of them in a loving environment. The elderly couple sold their house and moved in to be with the kids, and lived happily. There was some remodeling done to the home to welcome the grandparents in comfort and the cost of that may have been covered with the proceeds from the sale of the grandparents’ home. Win, win, and win. The grandparents win, the parents win, and the grandchildren win. Albeit, with some emotional and physical adjustments for all. Naked room, are you kidding? The empty nesters are in the very fortunate position of being the glue for both the elder and younger generations. If one is so blessed, that is. When the life changing events happen, that is when you really want to meet with your professional real estate agent. Your agents are very grateful to be in this market, day in and day out. to see you through the process of selling or buying a home. We understand that you and your life changing events are what drive the motivation to sell or buy. Our job is to help you transition to your new home by selling the property, helping you buy your new one, or both. If you’re planning on making a move please consider getting a monthly statement on the value of your home from your realtor. This may help you in your decision. For a free market update in your zip code, please sign up at MiamiFLTeam.com where you’ll receive a monthly update in your email.

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10 Things to Know: Fitness Together BY ANDREA CARNIERO

UMMER HEAT HAVE YOU LOUNGING IN THE AIR CONDITIONING AND FILLING UP ON cool treats? With travel plans at a halt and school starting up there’s no time like the present to embark on a new fitness journey. Help has arrived in the form of Fitness Together Miami. The personal training service has studios in Coconut Grove and South Miami and offers private one-on-one training in a fully-equipped exercise suite. “I loved the one-on-one concept that the Fitness Together franchise offered because it allowed for a more results-oriented, intensive, focused workout,” says Fitness Together Miami owner Gabe Lamas. Here are 10 things to know about this local business.

Owner Gabe Lamas was naturally attracted to the fitness arena.

While studying for a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Lamas began working part-time as a trainer. “It was a natural job for me because I had a background in wrestling and always tried to stay in shape and eat healthy,” says Lamas. “I enjoyed helping others find a healthier lifestyle and I found it rewarding to help clients make positive changes in their life.”

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Not all hard work has to take place in a gym. During his senior year Lamas found himself with the opportunity to open the Fitness Together Miami business and jumped at the opportunity… in no small part because of it’s non-traditional model. “The biggest challenge when working as a personal trainer in a public gym was the interference and distractions from the gym scene,” he says.

Though Lamas says he enjoys working with newbies, he also points out that experienced gym-goers are not immune to the occasional slip-up, making trainers a serious benefit to anyone looking to work out. “No matter your level of experience, when working out independently it can be easy to break form, choose easier exercises or simply shirk if you are not feeling motivated that day,” he says. “A good personal trainer provides the professionalism, accountability and motivation to get great results out of all your workouts.”

Their clients run the gamut. “We have a wide range of clients,” says Lamas. “From Division 1 college athletes to professionals looking to live longer and stay active and healthy, to stay-at-home moms who want more functional strength and endurance.” The one thing they do have in common though? “All our clients are serious about their health and fitness.”

Conveniently located in South Miami and Coconut Grove, Fitness Together Miami has helped countless clients get in the best shape of their lives. Please contact Gabriel directly at gabelamas@fitnesstogether.com or visit fitnesstogethermiami.com for more information.

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Safety is always a top priority. In addition to keeping clients motivated, Lamas says trainers can play an important role in keeping them safe. “It is far more beneficial to work with a trainer than working out independently - whether you are a beginner or a long-time gym veteran. Having the guidance of a personal trainer will greatly reduce your risk of injury and help you push your limits beyond what one would do themselves.”

Training changes the inside and the outside. Though Miami comes with its fair share of celebrity clientele, Lamas says it’s the health breakthroughs that excite him the most when it comes to success stories. “The most interesting and rewarding training stories are the clients of ours who have come to us due to a doctor prescription - high cholesterol and hypertension from a sedentary lifestyle are usually the most common issues,” he says, noting that he has seen drastic results after just a few months of training. “It is extremely rewarding to see these clients come to us and tell us how their blood pressure has dramatically lowered or that they have just received clearance to stop taking their statins for cholesterol.”

It’s a team effort. There’s a trainer for everyone in Lamas’ eyes and he retains a team of diverse backgrounds and personalities in order to make sure all clients stay happy and motivated. But, in the end, it’s always a group effort.. “Our team works together and collaborates on all our clients.”

It’s personal. All clients start with a Fitness Assessment that includes body-fat percentage, measurements, strength, cardio and flexibility tests. From there, Lamas and his team map out a program based on individual goals and test results. And it doesn’t end there. “The workout program that we create for them is tracked and logged by each trainer on every visit,” says Lamas. “Every six-to-eight weeks, the clients receive another Fitness Assessment to check their progress in quantifiable terms.”

Fitness Together doesn’t end when you walk out the door. Sure the workout is a big part of training, but without nutrition and post-workout guidelines success may not come as swiftly. To that end Lamas and his team equip clients with more than just the basics. Says Lamas, “We provide them with a meal plan, nutritional guidelines and an independent cardio prescription.”

There is no perfect time to start your fitness journey. Procrastination and justifications for not working out are common in Lamas’ world, but he insists that, as the saying goes, there is no time like the present. “The best piece of advice I can offer to someone considering a personal training program is to just go for it and dive right in,” he says. “The absolute best time to start changing your body and your life is right now.”

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HERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME” IS MORE THAN A POPULAR saying, it’s a sentiment felt in the hearts of most. Even better is a home designed to reflect the individuality of its owner. That’s where JSC Kitchen & Bath steps in with creative kitchen and bath ideas to suit even the most particular homeowner. Offering a touch of class at a reasonable price to help you get the look you desire, JSC proudly serves the Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, and Falls area. Husband and wife team, Carlos and Diana Perez, along with sisters Rocio and Sandra Marquez, JSC Kitchen & Bath is a true family-owned and operated business. Specializing in European bathroom vanities, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and kitchen cabinets, JSC Kitchen & Bath’s dedicated staff ensures the customer’s complete satisfaction. With over 27 years of retail experience, JSC Kitchen & Bath will ensure you receive the highest quality product and service. As a “One Stop Shop” with a track record of exceptional customer service in the South Florida community, JSC Kitchen & Bath is a direct factory distributor and makes sure the customer receives the highest quality products at the best prices. Whether visiting their showroom or shopping on their website, you will always find the very best products at the very best price.

JSC Kitchen & Bath strives to educate their target customer about remodeling options while giving clients an enjoyable world-class experience, by delivering style and value that truly exceeds the investment. Utilizing the design/build process allows JSC Kitchen & Bath to identify and prioritize the parameters of the project. They help to establish the client’s remodeling goals, priorities and budget. JSC Kitchen & Bath is committed to building lasting relationships with their clients by delivering a high quality experience through nationally renowned products, professional craftsmanship and excellent customer service. You can be assured that when you buy from JSC Kitchen &

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Bath, you will not be treated as a customer, but more like a family member. They will provide the highest quality products and will help you turn your home into your palace. You can visit JSC Kitchen & Bath at 8760 SW 132nd Street, Miami, FL 33176, Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm and Sat: 10am - 4pm. You can call 786.732.4046 or vist them online at www.jsckitchenandbath.com for more information.

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The Basics of Pilates

ILATES MAY NOT BE NEW ON THE EXERCISE SCENE, BUT TO MANY IT’S still a mystery. Here are a few basics for those looking to learn a little more about this beneficial and widely accessible form of exercise, answered by Christa Gurka, founder of Pilates in the Grove.

WHAT IS PILATES? Sometimes referred to as a “moving meditation” due to its tremendous impact on both body and mind, Pilates is a low-impact system of exercise that emphasizes alignment and body awareness. Created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, the Pilates method, which can be performed either on a mat or using the Pilates apparatus, focuses on control and precision while transforming the way your body feels, looks and performs.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PILATES? Pilates has many health benefits. Physically, Pilates helps to dramatically improve posture, balance, strength, flexibility, body awareness and physical vitality…all of which enhance overall body function and ultimately decrease risk of injury and pain. With an emphasis on the breath, the Pilates method also helps relax the mind, relieve tension, increase circulation, invigorate the mind, elevate the spirit and sharpen mental focus. And that’s just to name a few of the benefits!

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Anyone can benefit from practicing the Pilates method – it’s truly for all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels! Whether you’re looking to enhance your physical appearance or are seeking a gentle (yet challenging) exercise form that yields results, Pilates can benefit you. Plus, Pilates is safe and effective for people suffering from acute (or even chronic) injuries without the fear of exacerbating pain. We have clients ranging in age from 10 to 90 that look to Pilates to help them meet their fitness goals!

WHAT KINDS OF CLASSES DOES PILATES IN THE GROVE OFFER? We are proud to offer a variety of classes to meet the needs of our diverse client base, including group, semi-private and private Pilates classes, as well as specialty classes like Pilates for Athletes, Pre-Post Natal Pilates and Post-Rehabilitation Pilates, just to name a few. We also offer physical therapy and are excited about our unique version of Barre classes, designed by one of our most innovative instructors who spent the majority of her career dancing on Broadway.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR TEACHING STYLE? HOW ABOUT THE ‘PERSONALITY’ OF YOUR STUDIO? I would describe my teaching style as ‘adaptable.’ I think my ability to adapt and accommodate each person who attends my class is definitely one of my strengths. From the beginner to the professional athlete to the injured to the strong and healthy, you will feel like the class was designed specifically for you. The personality of our studio is structured, open and positive. We continue to cultivate an encouraging and inspiring environment and community that supports our customers on their pain-free journeys to improved health and wellness. Plus, our instructors are highly educated with post-grad degrees in physical therapy, kinesiology, health science and dance…so you know you are receiving instruction from the best of the best!

WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR JUST STARTING, TIME IS ESPECIALLY LIMITED FOR MANY PARENTS. IS IT POSSIBLE TO PRACTICE PILATES AT HOME? I hear you, and the answer is thankfully yes! One of the many perks of Pilates is that you can practice the Mat repertoire anywhere. Even performing a few exercises at home once or twice a week can be beneficial for strength and flexibility. You can find exercises to perform at home at http://www.pilatesinthegrove.com/videos/ or by following us on Facebook and Instagram, where we frequently share simple at-home options. Christa Gurka, the founder/owner of Miami’s Pilates in the Grove, believes in offering her clients personal attention with expert and well-rounded instruction. For more information: 305.446.6899 / www.pilatesinthegrove.com

Pilates in the Grove will Help You

We offer:

• trim your waistline • improve your core • get toned and more flexible • relieve back pain • recover from injury • improve athletic performance • feel refreshed

• Group Reformer Classes led by Physical Therapists • Day and Evening Classes • Private and Semi-Private Pilates Sessions • Physical Therapy and Wellness Services

Interested? Watch the video! Visit our site or call to schedule a complimentary class!

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